NHK Kamigata Manzai Contest

Kamigata Manzai Traditional

An annual comedy festival broadcast on New Year's Eve, featuring over 30 acts from rising stars to seasoned veterans. It highlights the essence of tra

2015

Last One Standing

They're comedians starring in a thrilling drama, but if their jokes don't land in the unscripted scenes, they're off the show. Let the mayhem begin!

2022

R-1グランプリ

2002

He Is Good and Bad Is Me

Shonan Theater, also known as...Distress Theater. One day, comedian Tokiura (Yoshihiko Aramaki) comes to this theater where comedians with no future o

2021

All That's Manzai

1990

The Comedual

2024

Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot

In the 1980s, a simple-minded fool named Hideaki meets comedy legend Sanma, changes his name to Jimmy and becomes a comedic superstar.

2018

THE SECOND

2023

Teppen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laughing 'til You Cry

Yayoi Sakamoto, a diehard fan of comedians and comedy acts, enrolls in the private Kazuki High School in Nanba (Osaka's entertainment district famous

2022

Chibi Godzilla Raids Again

Welcome back, Chibi Godzilla! Everyone’s favorite little monster has made its return with the new anime series Chibi Godzilla Raids Again!

2023

Ariyoshi Assists

He's usually the host; but this time, Ariyoshi lets a rotating cast of celebrities be the MC of the show while he claims the role of bemused assistant

2023

Owarai Jitsuryoku Ha

2021

トンツカタン森本のブチ切れデトックス

2019

Hibana: Spark

Tokunaga, a comedian who is down on his luck, has a shock encounter with Kamiya, an older comedian when he visits a fireworks event in Atami on a job.

2016

賞金奪い合いネタバトル ソウドリ～SOUDORI～

2021

IPPON GRAND PRIX

2009

Incidents

An incident that occurred during the recording of a skit takes things in an unexpected direction... Is this a comedy or a drama? Is it a drama? A doc

2022

M-1 Grand Prix

The next generation of Manzai duos compete in a fierce battle of wits and laughter, unleashing their best material for a chance at comedic glory.

2001

Passion for Punchlines

May 31, 2021—as COVID-19 continued to spread, Masayasu Wakabayashi and Ryota Yamasato were on stage in front of an empty house getting ready for their

2023

Pa Heeft Een Lief

2000